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Are acrylic sinks really better than cast iron ones?
I love the look of the white cast iron sinks, but they are heavy and expensive and I heard they rust and stain easily. I was looking into the acrylic version since they look identical and they claim to be stain resistant and scratch resistant. Does anyone know if this is the case or should I just stick with the plain stainless sinks?
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- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
I also like the white enameled cast iron sinks but the twice I've had one, the enamel eventually got a chip. The sink didn't rust but it was black under the enamel and looked bad. The enamel sold to paint over chips really doesn't work very well.
I suppose acrylic sinks don't stain or scratch -- as long as you don't use them but I've never seen one more than a few years old that didn't look dingy.
I now stick to stainless -- not the lowest grade though because they "ding". You can tell the better grade in the store just by rapping your knuckles or a key chain on the bottom. The better grade makes a lower pitched sound.
Source(s): Lots of years managing residential real estate rentals - 1 decade ago
cast iron sinks that I have experienced are sometimes 50 yrs old or better, and still look great. I don't think acrylic sinks will have the same longevity. you can touch-up the finish on the cast iron and get another ? years. stainless is great, but if you want a white sink, go with porcelain or cast.
